Two fillies clocked a 90 Beyer last week, but Paradise City won and Yes It Tiz didn't 6–PARADISE CITY, PRM, 7-10, Saylorville Stakes, 6 furlongs. Beyer Speed Figure-90 (VIDEO) (f, 4, McKinzie–Washington Bridge, by Yankee Gentleman) O-C2 Racing Stable, Shining Stables, Paul Braverman, Timothy Pinch and BAG Racing Stables (Ky). B-Don Alberto Corporation. T-Saffie Joseph [...]

Predictably, this week's rankings include four from Saratoga (plus one from Monmouth).   5 – IRON PALACE, SAR, 7/9-9th, 1 1/16 miles (turf) (video) Beyer Speed Figure – 80 (c, 3, by Palace Malice–Daisy Elle, by Ghostzapper) O-Daigneault Thoroughbreds. B-Titletown Racing Stables (Ky). T-George Weaver. J-Edgard Zayas. Against a solid turf lineup that included two [...]

All but the fastest of this week's fleet fillies appeared on the turf, and while three of the six came from the GI Belmont Oaks, the group was led by a 'TDN Rising Star presented by Hagyard' returning to winning ways at Saratoga. 6–FITZ RIGHT, SAR, 7-4, GI Belmont Oaks, 1 1/8mT VIDEO Beyer Speed [...]

This week makes amends for an oversight–No. 1 is a colt who actually broke his maiden two weeks back in a stakes but flew beneath (actually above) our radar since we were looking at maiden races. Better late than never.   5 – SHELZAWA, SAR, 7/4-3rd, 1 1/16 miles (turf) (video) Beyer Speed Figure – [...]

Some fine female performances last week were topped – we think – by a potential superstar. 6. CONCEIT, CD, 6/26, Allowance, 1 mile (VIDEO) Beyer Speed Figure-94 (f, 3, Not This Time–Pachinko, by Tapit) O/B-Juddmonte (Ky). T-Brad Cox. J-Irad Ortiz Jr. Her Juddmonte full-brother Final Gambit's only two victories have been on Tapeta (featuring the [...]

Even though all three recorded 84 Beyers, 2-year-old Flight Command takes the third spot because he carried 123 pounds to 118 for the other two. 4 (tie). TAGERMEEN, CD, 6/27-3rd, 6 1/2 furlongs (VIDEO) Beyer Speed Figure-84 (c, 3, Into Mischief–Silk Route, by Empire Maker) O-Tagermeen Racing. B-Scott/Evan Dilworth & Randy Andrews (Ky). T-Steve Asmussen. [...]

A perfect mix this week: three dirt and three turf, three stakes and three allowances. 6–AMBERGLEN (IRE), CD, 6-19, Allowance, 1 1/8m (turf) Beyer Speed Figure- -89 (video) (f, 3, Night of Thunder {Ire}–Sea Empress {Ire}, by Sea the Stars {Ire}) O-Stonestreet Stables. B-Sunderland Holding (IRE). T-Brad Cox. J-Irad Ortiz Jr. This was a huge [...]

5) PHANTOM BLUE, BAQ, 6/18-1st, 1 mile (VIDEO) Beyer Speed Figure- 82 (2nd) (f, 3, by Ghostzapper-Seeking the Blue, by Arch) O-Resolute Racing. B-Payson Stud (Ky). T-Will Walden. J- Dylan Davis. John Stewart's $1.2 million 2-year-old purchase is still looking for his first victory, but with Beyers of 81, 83 and 82 against quality rivals [...]

This week's rankings lean heavily toward Delaware, with Chasten claiming No. 1 on a tiebreaker (she carried 124 pounds to Gimme a Nother's 118). 6. ALLURING ANGEL (GB), DEL, 6/13, GIII Robert Dick Memorial Stakes, 1 3/8 miles (turf) (VIDEO) Beyer Speed Figure- 89 (2nd) (m, 6, by Fastnet Rock {Aus}–All of Me {GB}, by [...]

The 2-year-olds are just getting started, but this week's highlight is the fastest juvenile we've seen so far this year.   5) LEGAL HEIR, SA, 6/14-7th, 6 furlongs (turf) (VIDEO) Beyer Speed Figure- 83 (c, 3, by Nyquist-How My Heart Works, by Not For Love) O-Charles Henderson. B-Bowman & Higgins Stable (Md). T-Vann Belvoir. J-Kazushi [...]

All six fillies and mares below ran during Saratoga's all-star Belmont Stakes Festival. 6. AG BULLET, SAR, June 6, Jaipur Stakes (Gr. I), 5 1/2 furlongs (turf) (VIDEO) Beyer Speed Figure-99 (2nd) (m, 6, by Twirling Candy–Noble Grey, by Forestry) O-Calvin Nguyen and Joey Tran. B-H & E Ranch (Ky). T-Richard Baltas. J-John Velazquez. The [...]

Last week, the fastest maiden by far was also the biggest surprise on our list with a $38.02 win mutuel.   5 – HAPPY DESTINATION, WO, 6/7-7th, 6 furlongs (video) Beyer Speed Figure – 83 (f, 3, by Runhappy–Destination Love, by Friesan Fire) O-Gary Barber. B-BHMFR (Ky). T-Mark Casse. J-Romero Maragh. Casse capped his sensational [...]